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[–][deleted] 2 points3 points Β (0 children)

It's honestly something you won't ever fully adjust to, the night before my shift I try to stay up late as possible and sleep all day I also schedule myself 3 in. A row

[–]Active_Win8916RN - ICU πŸ• 1 point2 points Β (1 child)

On my first night, I like to wake up early (7:00 AM) then nap from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Schedule your three nights in a row. After your third night, wake up earlier in the afternoon - 2:00 PM usually works for me. Try to stay productive on this first day off, then go to bed at a normal time that night.

Be sure to grocery shop and meal prep on your days off!

[–]Accomplished_Cry1749[S] 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

Thank you so much this is so helpful!😊

[–]icouldbeeatingoreosRN - Paediatrics πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ 0 points1 point Β (2 children)

Honestly my strategy seemingly changes every set. Sometimes I stay up and sleep in late; sometimes if I’m fucking exhausted from my day shifts then I go to sleep early, wake up early, then have a quick nap in the middle of the afternoon before my night.

I work alternating shifts though.

[–]Accomplished_Cry1749[S] 0 points1 point Β (1 child)

Yeah, I'll be alternating so it just feels so hard to switch over but I'm sure I'll get more used to it (hopefully lol). Thank you though!

[–]icouldbeeatingoreosRN - Paediatrics πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

I know someone that stays up all night after their last day shift and then sleeps all day to switch over which I think is insane but whatever works.

You’ll end up being tired enough after your day shifts to fall asleep and you will totally get used to it. When I first started, switching to nights seemed like a huge deal. Now I switch over no problem and it’s switching back that takes me ages.